MS Explorer Sinks
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The MS Explorer, once operated by G Adventures and originally built in 1969, met its fate in the Bransfield Strait near King George Island after striking dense Antarctic pack ice.
The Master had mistaken thick multi-year Antarctic ice for thinner Baltic pack ice and proceeded at speed unaware of the hazardous conditions.
Although attempts to patch the hole were made, flooding became uncontrollable and the decision to abandon ship was taken.
All 154 passengers and crew were safely evacuated before the vessel foundered and sank in the frigid southern ocean.
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The MS Explorer, once operated by G Adventures and originally built in 1969, met its fate in the Bransfield Strait near King George Island after striking dense Antarctic pack ice. During a 19-day Antarctic expedition, the ship collided with ice. The master had mistaken thick multi-year Antarctic ice for thinner Baltic pack ice and proceeded at speed, unaware of the hazardous conditions. Although attempts to patch the hull were made, flooding became uncontrollable and the decision to abandon ship was taken. All 154 passengers and crew were safely evacuated before the vessel foundered and sank in the frigid Southern Ocean. #msexplorersinks #msexplorer #southernocean #whill_us #chilliefalls #chilliescruises #cruisenews #shorts To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal